David Furnish Says Elton John Is “Battling on” After Health Issues

By New Zealand Blog News Service Mar 12, 2026

You can tell everybody Elton John is all right.
Though the “Tiny Dancer” singer has been candid about his difficult health issues in recent years, his husband David Furnish confirmed that Elton is…
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